Bonners Ferry is a city located in Boundary County Idaho. Bonners Ferry has a 2024 population of 2,751. It is also the county seat of Boundary County. Bonners Ferry is currently growing at a rate of 2% annually and its population has increased by 8.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,534 in 2020.
The average household income in Bonners Ferry is $61,552 with a poverty rate of 13.95%. The median age in Bonners Ferry is 39.1 years: 29.6 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bonners Ferry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,224 | 85.05% |
| Two or more races | 188 | 7.19% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 3.29% |
| Other race | 85 | 3.25% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 963 | 2.59 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Non Family | 451 | 1.39 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Married | 410 | 3.77 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 74 | 3.07 | 6.8 | 93.2 |
| Male | 28 | 3.36 | 100 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
58.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 115 | 6.53% |
| Associates Degree | 148 | 8.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 226 | 12.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 5.17% |
| High School Graduate | 576 | 32.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 567 | 32.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,606 | 1,455 | 284 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 89 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 48 | 17 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $58,333 | $45,515 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,401 | $37,328 | $22,969 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,167 | $50,417 | $33,229 |
| Overall | $31,730 | $36,484 | $26,188 |
| Some College | $31,071 | $33,347 | $22,083 |
$31,730
Average Earnings
$36,484
Average Male
$26,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.84% of Bonners Ferry residents speak only English, while 10.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,080 | 325 | 15.63% |
| Other | 85 | 24 | 28.24% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 24 | 14.04% |
13.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.2%
Male Poverty Rate
17.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bonners Ferry is Other, with 28.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bonners Ferry is Hispanic, with 14.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.77% |
| Some College | 13.46% |
| High School | 10.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 9.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,054 | $71,214 |
| Households | $54,107 | $61,552 |
| Married Families | $67,273 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,471 | $45,078 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
207
Number of Veterans
203
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 92 |
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 207 | 11.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.65%
Born in Bonners Ferry
93.77%
Native Born
6.23%
Foreign Born
6.16%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
93.77% of Bonners Ferry residents were born in the United States, with 33.65% having been born in Idaho. 6.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,023 | 55 | 1.85% |
| 2028 | 2,968 | 54 | 1.85% |
| 2027 | 2,914 | 54 | 1.89% |
| 2026 | 2,860 | 55 | 1.96% |
| 2025 | 2,805 | 54 | 1.96% |
| 2024 | 2,751 | 54 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2,697 | 13 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 2,684 | 81 | 3.11% |
| 2021 | 2,603 | 69 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 2,534 | -117 | -4.41% |
| 2019 | 2,651 | 25 | 0.95% |
| 2018 | 2,626 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,627 | 43 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 2,584 | 70 | 2.78% |
| 2015 | 2,514 | 61 | 2.49% |
| 2014 | 2,453 | 14 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 2,439 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 2,448 | -10 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 2,458 | -53 | -2.11% |
| 2010 | 2,511 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,515 | -281 | -10.05% |
| 1970 | 2,796 | -227 | -7.51% |